Mechanism for selecting the appropriate decision-making model for Temporary Post-Disaster Housing

Disaster, natural or else, are phenomena that occur suddenly and unknowingly, and therefore in most cases, it is difficult to deal with them in a principled and rapid manner. The main reason for this is that the duration of these phenomena is relatively short and it can be psychologically difficult to show a quick and appropriate reaction due to the existing fear. Therefore, it is necessary to study it before any accident happens. The main objectives of this research are: A- Determining the main requirements of the decision-making process for temporary middle-height housing; and B- Determining the most appropriate method for evaluating temporary middle- height housing.

The method of this research is a combination of qualitative and quantitative ones and for doing it; first the library method and then SWOT and AHP techniques were used. Participants of the study were 21 university professors and specialists in the field of reconstruction at the Housing Foundation and the Crisis Management Organization, who also had the necessary mastery of multi-criteria decision-making techniques.

Evaluation and analysis of the case studies of this research, with various characteristics in terms of financial capacity, social levels and natural hazards showed that because almost all of the decision-making processes that have been used so far have had many issues and difficulties in finding the right solutions, in order to have suitable temporary housing, it is necessary to replace any old problematic decision-making model with a more successful one.

The results of this study show that a- three factors: characteristics, requirements and limitations of the affected area are the main factors in the decision-making process for temporary post-traumatic housing. b- According to experts, the MIVES method is the most appropriate method for dealing with temporary post-traumatic housing.